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AXEL Platine Terminal AX3000 Models 75D & 85

ADDENDUM

September 2009 - Ref.: AX3-WIFI-E-2

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TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................1

1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE AX3000................................................................3

1.1 - TERMINAL MODELS ...............................................................................4 1.2 - MAIN FUNCTIONS...................................................................................5

1.2.1 - Network Functions.............................................................................5 1.2.2 - Terminal Function..............................................................................5 1.2.3 - Print and Terminal Server .................................................................5 1.2.4 - Tools and Statistics ...........................................................................6

2 - SETTING-UP THE TERMINAL ......................................................................7

2.1 - FIRST POWER-ON ..................................................................................8 2.1.1 - First Screen .....................................................................................10 2.1.2 - Interface Selection...........................................................................11 2.1.3 - Network Connection ........................................................................12 2.1.4 - Devices............................................................................................13 2.1.5 - Citrix Published Application Desktop ..............................................14 2.1.6 - Citrix (Published Application or Published Server) .........................14 2.1.7 - Serial Connection ............................................................................15 2.1.8 - Set-Up Summary .............................................................................16

2.2 - INTERACTIVE SET-UP..........................................................................16 2.2.1 - General Parameters ........................................................................18 2.2.2 - Ethernet Interface............................................................................19 2.2.3 - Wireless Interface............................................................................19

a) Selecting the SSID..............................................................................20 b) Configuring the SSID ..........................................................................21

3 - USING THE AX3000 ....................................................................................25

3.1 - SWITCHING ON THE AX3000...............................................................26 3.1.1 - Session Manager: Classic Mode.....................................................27 3.1.2 - Session Manager: Desktop Mode ...................................................28

3.2 - THE STATUS LINE.................................................................................29 3.2.1 - Switching-Off ...................................................................................29 3.2.2 - Network Status ................................................................................29 3.2.3 - Information.......................................................................................30

3.3 - USING MULTIPLE SESSIONS ..............................................................30

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3.3.1 - Opening and Switching Sessions....................................................30 3.3.2 - Disconnecting Sessions ..................................................................31

3.4 - LOCKING THE SCREEN........................................................................31 3.5 - "COPY/PASTE" FUNCTION...................................................................32

a) Copy....................................................................................................32 b) Paste ...................................................................................................33

3.6 - TURNING OFF THE AX3000..................................................................33 3.7 - AX3000 HOT-KEYS................................................................................35

4 - TOOLS AND STATISTICS...........................................................................37

4.1 - THE PING COMMAND...........................................................................38 4.2 - CONNECTION MANAGEMENT.............................................................38

4.2.1 - Global Connection List. ...................................................................39 9.2.2 - "TCP Server" and "TCP Client" Connection Information.................40

4.3 - INTERFACE INFORMATION .................................................................42 4.3.1 - Ethernet Interface ............................................................................42

a) State....................................................................................................42 b) DHCP/DNS .........................................................................................43 c) Statistic................................................................................................44

4.3.2 - Wireless Interface............................................................................45 a) State....................................................................................................45 b) DHCP/DNS .........................................................................................46 c) Statistic................................................................................................46

4.4 - USB STATISTICS...................................................................................46

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INTRODUCTION

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This manual is an addendum to the AX3000 User's Manual. Only configuration and use of the models 75D and 85 are described.

We assume the reader is familiar with the wireless interface management and the AX3000 configuration.

The manual is organized into the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduction to the AX3000 Introduction to the AX3000’s main features.

Chapter 2: Setting-up the terminal Quick set-up and interactive set-up procedures.

Chapter 3: Using the AX3000 How to use the multi-session feature and shutdown the AX3000.

Chapter 4: Tools and Statistics Description of the embedded AX3000 tools (ping, statistics, etc).

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CHAPTER 1 ---

INTRODUCTION TO THE AX3000

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This chapter introduces the main features of AXEL terminals.

1.1 - TERMINAL MODELS

This manual covers configuration and use of all Axel terminals. The following table lists the main differences between models:

M85

M80F

M75D

M75C

M70F

M70W

M75,

M75E,

M75B

M65C

Connection

Ethernet (TCP/IP) 10/100

BaseT

10/100

BaseT

10/100

BaseT

10/100

BaseT

10/100

BaseT

10/100

BaseT

10/100

BaseT

10/100

BaseT

Wireless (802.11) option --- option --- --- --- --- ---

Serial (RS232) yes USB yes yes --- --- yes yes

Sessions

Text Emulations yes yes yes yes yes --- yes yes

RDP / ICA yes yes yes yes yes yes yes ---

Virtual Desktop yes yes yes --- --- --- --- ---

VNC Client yes yes yes yes yes --- yes ---

Nbr de colors 32bpp 32bpp 16bpp 16bpp 16bpp 16bpp 16bpp ---

Connectors

Parallel Port 1 --- 1 1 --- --- 1 1

Serial port 2 --- 2 2 --- --- 2 2

USB Port 2 4 2 2 2 2 --- ---

Other

USB Driver yes yes Firmware Option MSC --- ---

Smartcard yes yes Firmware Option SCA --- ---

Audio USB USB --- --- --- --- --- ---

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1.2 - MAIN FUNCTIONS

1.2.1 - Network Functions

The Axel terminal supports the following network functions: - DHCP: obtaining an IP address and other parameters - DNS: publishing the terminal name and resolving server names - Routing: WAN connection

In addition for the AX3000 M75D & M85 there is a choice of the active interface, either Ethernet or Wireless. Only one interface can be active but each provides its own IP settings (DHCP, DNS, routers).

1.2.2 - Terminal Function

Each TCP/IP AXEL terminal can support up to six concurrent and independent sessions.

This multi-session capability provides multiple connections across a network. Each session can:

- Connect to any TCP/IP networked server, - Use different protocols (ica, vnc, rdp, telnet, ssh and tty), - Have independent parameters (resolution, emulation, etc.)

Programmable keystrokes are used to open or hotkey between sessions.

The maximum number of sessions is 6 but this can be limited to fewer sessions. (Minimum 1)

Note: the AX3000 can also act as a RS232 serial terminal.

1.2.3 - Print and Terminal Server

The AX3000 auxiliary ports can be managed either: - By a network service: LPD or PRT5250 for printers, TELNET CLIENT for

serial terminals or TTY for other peripherals. - By escape sequences: compatible with serial terminals. (Slave mode)

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1.2.4 - Tools and Statistics

Embedded AX3000 tools provide the following features: - Ping, - Remote set-up, - Network Statistics, - Firmware downloading.

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CHAPTER 2 ---

SETTING-UP THE TERMINAL

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This chapter describes quick set-up and interactive set-up features

Two configuration methods are available: - When the AX3000 is powered up for the first time (Quick Set-Up wizard) - Or at any time through the interactive set-up.

2.1 - FIRST POWER-ON

When the terminal is switched on up for the very first time two configuration methods are available:

- Quick Set-Up: a wizard allows the terminal to be set-up in few seconds for typical use.

- Auto-Configuration: used in conjunction with AxRM, this function allows the terminal to automatically receive new firmware and/or a configuration.

IMPORTANT: the auto-configuration must use the Ethernet interface.

The quick set-up is designed for a typical simple environment of: - One server - An optional router - All sessions set identically - An optional printer.

Note: After the ’Quick set-up’ is run all other parameters within the terminal are reset to their factory default values.

The ‘quick set-up’ guides the user through a setup menu in an intuitive manner.

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The dialog box structure (referred to as a Wizard) is shown below:

SERIAL CONNECTIONMain port (baudrate, data...)

Default printer

NETWORK CONNECTIONIP Settings

Server Settings

FIRST SCREENGraphical Environment

Session Type

Testing Graphical Settings (optional)

CITRIX SESSIONPublished App. or Published Server

SUMMARIZE

CITRIX SESSION Published App.

Desktop

DEVICEPrinter

USB Drive

REBOOT

Other type of sessions

INTERFACEEthernet/Wireless Selection

(802.11 Settings)

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Note: the following keystrokes are available in the set-up: - <Arrows>: moving selection within menus or dialog boxes - <Enter>: validating a value or a button - <Esc>: cancels current field (same as using 'cancel' button) - <Space>: lists of options - <Tab>: shortcut to buttons on the bottom of the dialog box

2.1.1 - First Screen

This first screen allows the session type to be selected:

These parameters are: - Keyboard: keyboard nationality. - Screen Type: options are CRT Monitor or TFT Flat Screen. - Resolution: available values depend on the terminal model. - Frequency (only for CRT monitors): 60Hz or 75Hz. - Colors: 24bpp, 16bpp or 8bpp according to the terminal model. - Terminal Name - Remote control Allowed - Session Type: available values are "TSE (rdp)", "Citrix (ica)", "Virtual

Desktop", "VNC", "5250", "3270" and "Text Emulation".

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- Connection Type: available only for the following Session Types: - "Citrix (ica)": "Server (local list)", "Published Application",

"Published Server" or "Published App. Desktop". - "Text Emulation": "telnet", "aux1" or "ssh". - "Virtual Desktop": "Citrix XEN Desktop" or "VMWARE VDM".

- Emulation: only available if "Text Emulations" is selected. - Number of sessions: only available for Text Sessions. For graphical

sessions this number is 1.

Note: when exiting the dialog box the graphical settings (resolution and frequency) may be tested.

2.1.2 - Interface Selection

The Interface Selection box is shown below:

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The parameters are: - Active Interface: Two possible values:

- Ethernet: The rest of the parameters are disabled - Wireless: Connection and security settings are requested.

- Other parameters: See Chapter 2.2.3 for more information.

2.1.3 - Network Connection

The Network dialog box is shown below:

The parameters are: - Enable DHCP: two options:

- Yes: the DHCP protocol is run when the set-up is exited and the terminal automatically obtains an IP address and various other DHCP options (netmask, default router, etc).

- No: a Static IP address is required - IP address: mandatory if DHCP is disabled. - Default router: optional router IP address. - 1st DNS Server IP Address: optional DNS server IP address - Server Name (not available for Citrix): DNS name (if the DNS server is

known) or a simple mnemonic name. (A name must be entered) - Server IP address (not available for Citrix): if this field is left blank, DNS

will be used to resolve the hostname. - TCP Port (only for VNC): VNC session number

Note: for a "Virtual Desktop" session, the server is the "Connection Broker"

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2.1.4 - Devices

This box is displayed for the all networked session types:

These parameters are: - Printer Connected: auxiliary port where printer is attached (none, aux1,

aux2, parallel, USB1). - Protocol: LPD, TSE, Prt5250 or Prt3270. The next parameters are

protocol-dependent: - LPD: Queue Name (name given to the auxiliary port) - TSE: Printer Name and Windows TSE Driver - Prt5250: Printer Name and Driver (printer type and model) - Prt3270: Printer Name

- Access Permission: only for TSE and Citrix sessions where USB Mass Storage is supported.

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2.1.5 - Citrix Published Application Desktop

For session type 'Citrix (ica)' and connection type 'Published App. Desktop', the following box is displayed:

These parameters are: - Username: default value for logon authentication (optional). - Password: press <Space> to enter the logon password. - Domain: default value for logon authentication. - IP Address or DNS Name: location of a farm's server - Port TCP: used by the exploration (browser) protocol

2.1.6 - Citrix (Published Application or Published Server)

For the session type 'Citrix (ica)' with the connection type 'Published Application 'or 'Published Server', the following box is displayed (after the terminal reboots):

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These parameters are: - Connection Type: Selected in previous dialog box. - Exploration Protocol: possible values are:

- TCP/IP + HTTP: XML-based exploration - TCP/IP: UDP-based exploration

- TCP Port: used by the exploration protocol - IP Address or DNS Name: location of a server farm, overwrite default of

‘ica’ if necessary - Published Application or Published Server: press <F2> to show the

list from the Citrix farm.

2.1.7 - Serial Connection

Note: Depending on model, if an AUX1 port is available on the terminal rear panel this is the main port, if not a third party USB-COM adaptor is requested. (Note, this component is not supplied by Axel)

Where the session type is 'Text Emulation' and connection type is 'aux1' the following box is displayed:

These parameters are: - Speed: press <Space> to select the baud rate - Format: press <Space> to select the data format - Handshake for reception: press <Space> to select the handshake - Default Port: auxiliary port used for local printings.

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2.1.8 - Set-Up Summary

At the end of the wizard process, a summary of the selected settings is displayed. For example:

Press the [ACCEPT] button to use these settings. After an automatic reboot the terminal is ready to be used.

The [Advanced] button enters the interactive setup where further configuring is possible. For example adding different session types.

The [BACK] button allows these settings to be changed.

2.2 - INTERACTIVE SET-UP

The following can be used to enter the AX3000 interactive set-up: - Using <Ctrl><Alt><Esc> from the terminal

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- Using Remote Control from AxRM. - Using Telnet from another terminal/PC.

Note: the set-up can be password-protected, in which case the password must be entered to access the quick set-up dialog box.

Note: the following keystrokes are available in the set-up: - <Arrows>: moving selection within menus or dialog boxes - <Enter>: validating a value or a button - <Esc>: cancels current field same as selecting 'cancel' button - <Space>: open a list of options - <Tab>: short cut to buttons at the bottom of the dialog box - <Ctrl><C>: copy a character string or session settings - <Ctrl><V>: paste information

IMPORTANT: the following deals only with the network configuration.

The network settings are available through the [Configuration]-[Network] menu:

The key points of the AX3000 network configuration are: - General Parameters: terminal identification and interface activation - Interface (Ethernet or Wireless): static or dynamic IP address, DNS

protocol and router management

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2.2.1 - General Parameters

To set the AX3000 interface and the terminal identification select the [Configuration]-[Network]-[General Parameters] menu. The dialog box below is displayed:

The 'Active Interface' parameter selects which interface to used. Possible values are:

- Ethernet - Wireless - None (serial mode)

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2.2.2 - Ethernet Interface

To set the Ethernet interface properties select the [Configuration]-[Network]-[Ethernet Interface]-[IP Parameters] menu. The dialog box below is displayed:

Note: the Ethernet address is displayed as the title box

2.2.3 - Wireless Interface

To set the Wireless interface properties select the [Configuration]-[Network]-[Wireless Interface] menu. The two sub-menus are:

- [Wireless Parameters]: see next page. - [IP Parameters]: same dialog box as Ethernet interface (minus the 'Link'

parameter)

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The [Wireless Parameters] box is the following:

This box allows the wireless profile to be set-up (only one profile)

Note: when the wireless interface is connected a [DISCONNECT] button is available.

a) Selecting the SSID

The first step is to enter the access point SSID. This can be done manually or by a scan operation (available only if the wireless interface is not currently connected).

The following shows a typical scan box (press <F2>):

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Note about hidden SSIDs: they are listed as <hidden>. If a hidden SSID is selected the actual SSID name must be manually entered.

If the selected SSID is listed multiple times, a dialog box allows the connection to be forced or not to this SSID (Forced BSSID).

b) Configuring the SSID

After the SSID selection, press <Space> on "Parameters" to display the SSID settings box:

Note: if the SSID had been selected through a scan, parameters are set in regard of the SSID security.

The dialog box may change depending of the 'Protected Access' value (associated parameters depend of the access type). The possible values of 'Protected Access' are:

- None: encrypted (WEP) or non-encrypted connection - Personal (PSK): encrypted connection (WPA/WPA2) - Enterprise (EAP): authenticated (LEAP/PEAP) and encrypted

(WPA/WPA2) connection - 802.1X: authenticated (LEAP/PEAP) and encrypted (WEP) connection

The following describes each protected access type.

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"Protected Access" is "None"

Data Encryption Authentication Mode WEP Key requested Open yes WEP

Shared yes None --- ---

Note: a WEP key is a character string. The key encoding is ASCII (length: 5 or 13 characters) or hexadecimal (length: 10 or 26 characters). For example the ASCII key value 12345 is 3132333435 in hexadecimal encoding.

"Protected Access" is "Personal (PSK)"

Data Encryption Passphrase requested AES (CCMP) yes

TKIP yes

Note: the "Personal (PSK)" protected access is known as WPA or WPA2. The Axel terminal is able to dynamically select one of these two protocols. If needed, a specific protocol (WPA or WPA2) can be forced. It's done by the "Wireless PSK/EAP version" in [Configuration]-[Advanced]-[Tunings].

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"Protected Access" is "Enterprise (EAP)"

Authentication Mode Data Encryption Authentication requested AES (CCMP) yes LEAP

TKIP yes AES (CCMP) yes PEAP (MS-CHAP v2)

TKIP yes

Notes: - See previous protected access mode for WPA / WPA2 protocols - Both username and password must be entered

"Protected Access" is "802.1X"

Authentication Mode Data Encryption Authentication requested LEAP WEP yes

PEAP (MS-CHAP v2) WEP yes

Note: Both username and password must be entered

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CHAPTER 3 ---

USING THE AX3000

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This chapter covers use of the AX3000.

3.1 - SWITCHING ON THE AX3000

The following operations are performed when the terminal is turned-on: - Boot: initialization... - Network interface: if DHCP enabled, wait for network is available

(plugged cable for Ethernet or Access Point connection for wireless) - TCP/IP: if DHCP enabled, wait for IP address (and other parameters) is

received. - Auto-configuration (optional): checks over the network if a new

firmware/configuration is available. If yes the terminal reboots again for the new firmware/configuration to take effect.

- Auto-Connection: some connections may be opened automatically: - Screen sessions (if the 'auto-connection' parameter is set to 'yes'), - Auxiliary port sessions: if the associated service is a client service

(tty, telnet or prt5250) and if the 'auto-connection' parameter is set to 'yes'.

If multiple screen sessions are auto-connected, the first active screen session is displayed.

- Session Manager: if no screen session is connected, the Session Manager is displayed. Two modes are available:

- Classic mode - Desktop mode

The following chapter covers the session manager modes.

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3.1.1 - Session Manager: Classic Mode

This is the appearance of the classic mode:

The following information is displayed for each session: - The associated keystroke. For example <Alt F1> - The session label. For example "1 TSE" or "2 5250". - The server.

To open a session the user presses the associated keystrokes.

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3.1.2 - Session Manager: Desktop Mode

This is the appearance of the Desktop Mode:

The following information is displayed for each session: - An icon - The indicator and the session label. For example "1 TSE" or "2 5250".

Note: whatever the status line settings, with the session manager the status line is always displayed.

Possible actions: - Click a desktop icon to open a session. (The associated keystroke is also

available.) - Click in the status line. (See next chapter.)

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The session icons are displayed below:

TSE Citrix

Published App.Published Svr.

Citrix Published App.

Desktop

Virtual Desktop (XEN)

Virtual Desktop

(VMWARE)

VNC 5250 3270 Text Emulation

3.2 - THE STATUS LINE

When the status line is displayed possible actions are: - Click a session label: switching session. (See next chapter.) - Click one of the icons on the right side

3.2.1 - Switching-Off

The icon allows the terminal to be powered off. For more information, consult Chapter 3.6.

3.2.2 - Network Status

The network status is shown by one of the following icons:

- : Wireless interface available

- : Wireless interface not connected

- : Ethernet interface available

- : Ethernet cable not connected

Click the network icon to get more information about the network status. More information is available on Chapter 4.3.

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3.2.3 - Information

The icon allows terminal information to be displayed (firmware revision, MAC addresses…). Par example:

3.3 - USING MULTIPLE SESSIONS

AXEL terminals provide multiple and concurrent connections. This feature allows simultaneous access to multiple hosts and applications.

3.3.1 - Opening and Switching Sessions

Opening or switching sessions can be done through: - The keyboard: press <Alt><Fx>. These default keystrokes can be

changed. - The mouse: click left:

- With the session manager (desktop mode): click onto a session icon. - With the status line: click the session label. (The status line must be

enabled).

Note: if the session is 'host free', a dialog box is displayed. The following parameters are required:

- Connection Type: read only information. - Host: press <Space> to select the host - TCP Port: the default value is protocol dependent

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3.3.2 - Disconnecting Sessions

A session can be disconnected by one of two ways: - A system command (i.e. logging off the server)

Example: under Unix, exit (or <Ctrl><D>), - <Ctrl><Alt><D>. This keystroke is locally processed by the AX3000 and

works regardless the operating system.

If the user closes the current session (<Ctrl><D> in UNIX) the behavior of the terminal depends on how the 'auto-reconnection' parameter is set for the current session.

If this parameter is set to 'yes', a new connection is immediately and automatically established within the current session.

If this parameter is set to 'no', the AX3000 displays the first of the remaining active sessions. If there are no remaining active sessions (for example, because the last active view has been disconnected), the session manager is displayed.

3.4 - LOCKING THE SCREEN

For security reasons, it might be useful for the AX3000 operator to lock the screen rather than logging out.

Note: the lock screen means the AX3000 screen is blanked but the current sessions are still connected and active. There is no way to enter the AX3000 Set-Up or to switch the session. The only way to regain control is to enter the proper password.

The lock screen feature is associated with the screen saver function and must be enabled through the AX3000 Set-Up.

Two methods are available to lock a screen:

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- Automatically: when the terminal is idle (keyboard or screen) for a certain time, the AX300 blacks out the monitor display. The display is automatically restored as soon as a key is pressed. A dialog box allowing the screen to be unlocked after password is entered is displayed.

- Manually: the <Ctrl><Alt><S> keystroke allows the screen to be locked immediately.

An unlock-screen dialog box is displayed. Two operations are possible: - Entering the password to unlock the screen. Two passwords can be

used: the screen saver password and the set-up password. - Resetting the AX3000. If the password is forgotten, the only way is

selecting the [Shutdown] button. After power-cycling it, the AX3000 administrator will be able to modify or remove the screen saver password.

Note: For the highest level of security we recommend setting the terminals ‘Set-Up’ password. (See Chapter 3.2.5)

3.5 - "COPY/PASTE" FUNCTION

The terminal offers a "Copy/Paste" function which operates either in the current session or between different sessions.

For example, text can be copied from a 5250 session and pasted to a Windows session.

a) Copy

From a Windows Session (RDP or ICA): Use the standard 'Copy' function. For example <Ctrl><C>

From a VNC Session: The 'vncconfig' tool must be run. The copy is simply done by selecting a text zone.

From a Text Session (5250, 3270, ANSI, VT...): Press <Ctrl><C> (with 5250 and 3270 emulations) or <Ctrl><Alt><C> (with

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other emulations) to enter the Copy mode. Use the mouse to select the copy data. Pressing <Enter> validates the selection and the text is copied into a local clipboard. (<Esc> cancels Copy Mode). Note: the Copy function is available only if the mouse is supported by the current session. Note: We are unable to use the “standard” of cont c as this is already used for another function within Unix/Linux

b) Paste

To Windows Session (RDP or ICA): Use the standard 'Paste' function. For example <Ctrl><V>

To a VNC Session: The 'vncconfig' tool must be run. Select 'Paste' in the contextual menu of the Linux software.

To a Text Session (5250, 3270, ANSI, VT, WYSE...): Press <Ctrl><V> (with 5250 and 3270 emulations) or <Ctrl><Alt><V> (with other emulations) to paste the contents of the local clipboard. Note: for the 5250 and 3270 sessions, a <Field Exit> function is sent at the end of each line contained in the clipboard.

3.6 - TURNING OFF THE AX3000

A careful check should be made before turning off the TCP/IP AX3000 if TCP/IP connections are active. The operating system cannot detect if a TCP/IP device is turned-off, so the current TCP/IP connections remain active as far as the server is concerned - resulting in various potential issues.

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Under UNIX it is advisable not to turn off the TCP/IP AX3000 when a login prompt is displayed (something which is commonly done with serial UNIX terminals). This is because a telnet connection has been opened and will then become an orphan process. The following examples illustrate how the TCP/IP AX3000 differs from a conventional dumb terminal:

- If the 'auto-reconnect' parameter if set to 'yes', a stable stage cannot be reached on the AX3000. New telnet connections will repeatedly be opened.

- Under OS/400, it is impossible to exit the login stage, because there is no way to close the current telnet session.

To allow graceful shutdown, an AX3000 shutdown function is available. Press <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.

A dialog box allows the next step to be selected: - [SHUTDOWN] button - [REBOOT] button

After selection, all active connections (screen and auxiliary port) are closed.

For the "Shutdown" choice, a few seconds later, the user is informed that the AX3000 may be turned off.

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3.7 - AX3000 HOT-KEYS

The AX3000 hot-keys are listed in the following table.

PC-Keyboard 5250-Keyboard Action <Ctrl><Alt><Esc> <Rest><Alt><Esc> Enters the AX3000 Set-Up <Alt><Fx> <Alt><Fx> Switches session (these hot-

key can be modified) <Alt><+> <Alt><+> Switches to next session <Alt><-> <Alt><-> Switches to previous

session <Ctrl><Alt><S> <Rest><Alt><S> Locks the screen. <Ctrl><Alt><Pause> <Rest><Alt><Pause> Sends a break code.

Note: only for telnet protocol.

<Ctrl><Alt><Prt Scr> <Rest><Alt><Prt Scr> Performs a screen dump to the default auxiliary port.

<Ctrl><Alt><D> <Rest><Alt><D> Closes the current session <Ctrl><Alt><K> <Rest><Alt><K> Changes the keyboard type

(PCAS/400) <Ctrl><Alt><Del> <Rest><Alt><Del> Shuts down the AX3000. <Ctrl><Alt><I> Information about the RDP,

ICA or VNC current session. <Ctrl><Alt><X> <Rest><Alt><X> Opens the connection box <Ctrl><Alt><E> <Rest><Alt><X> Displays Ethernet status box <Ctrl><Alt><W> <Rest><Alt><X> Displays Wireless status box <Ctrl><Alt><BackTab> <Rest><Alt><BackTab

> Set 'text mode' set-up

<Ctrl><C> or <Ctrl><Alt><C>

<Rest><C> Selects and copies a screen zone (mouse is requested)

<Ctrl><V> or <Ctrl><Alt><V>

<Rest><V> Paste the text

Note: keystrokes written in bold can be disabled.

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CHAPTER 4 ---

TOOLS AND STATISTICS

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This chapter describes the embedded AX3000 tools.

The AX3000 interactive set-up provides the following administration features: - Ping command - Connection management - Interface information - USB device list

4.1 - THE PING COMMAND

The ping command is used to check for the presence of a live TPC/IP device. Select the [Diagnostics]-[Ping] dialog from the AX3000 set-up, then enter the IP address or the name of the TCP/IP peripheral.

4.2 - CONNECTION MANAGEMENT

Connection failures are often caused by incorrect settings.

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4.2.1 - Global Connection List.

Select the [Diagnostics]-[Connections] dialog to check the status of all defined connections:

Note: 'outside' the set-up, use <Ctrl><Alt><X> displays this box.

For each session, the following information is displayed: - No: session number. - Type: main values are TSE, ica, telnet, tty, vnc... - State: the possible values are:

- Established: the session is connected, - Closed: the session has ended, - Syn sent: connection request in progress, - Time Wait: connection close in progress.

- Server and IP Addr Host: the associated host. - Port: the TCP port used for the session (this is usually 23 for telnet, 2048

for tty and 59xx for vnc). - Configuration: the associated pre-defined configuration.

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For each auxiliary port, the following information is displayed: - Port: the name of the port: Aux1, Aux2, PARA (parallel), Usb1, ..., Usb4,

Net1 and Net2 - Service and Other: information about the associated network service:

- lpd: printer port name and optional filter, - rcmd: printer port name, - telnet: associated host, TCP port, TERM and connection flags, - tty: associated host, TCP port and connection flag, - prt5250: associated host, TCP port, printer name and AS/400

connection status, - printd or rtty: TCP port and optional filter.

- State: see above for the possible values.

A connection can be manually closed by selecting the [CLOSE CONNECTION] button.

Note: to refresh the information displayed, select the [REFRESH] button.

9.2.2 - "TCP Server" and "TCP Client" Connection Information

To go further with connection information, two additional statistics dialog boxes are available:

- TCP server: contains information about connections where the AX3000 is acting as a server (lpd, rtty and rcmd).

- TCP client: contains information about connections where the AX3000 is acting as a client (telnet, tty, rdp, ica and vnc).

These statistics show the following: - Information about connections - Values of counters

These dialog boxes are accessed by the [Diagnostics]-[Statistics]-[TCP xxx]-[yyy] menu.

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Example of a Connection box:

Description of the information given within this box: - Who: AX3000 resource involved in the connection: S1 (session 1), ..., S8

(session 8), Aux1, Aux2, PARA (parallel), Usb1, ..., Usb4, Net1 and Net2. - Type: network service being used (telnet, tty, etc). - State: the possible values are:

- Established: the session is connected, - Closed: the session has ended, - Syn sent: connection request in progress, - Time Wait: connection close in progress.

- Local Socket: IP address and TCP port for the AX3000. - Remote Socket: IP address and TCP port for the host. - Rcv-Q: number of bytes received by the AX3000 and not yet processed - Snd-Q: number of bytes not yet sent to the host

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Example of a Counter box:

4.3 - INTERFACE INFORMATION

4.3.1 - Ethernet Interface

a) State

The following information is displayed when selecting the [Configuration]-[Network]-[Ethernet Interface]-[State] menu:

Note: this box information is automatically updated every 5 seconds. To force an update use the [REFRESH] button.

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In the above dialog box, the following information is given: - Link: speed and type the network interface (useful when set in auto-

sense mode). - IP parameters: IP address, netmask and default router - FQDN: terminal full name

b) DHCP/DNS

The DHCP/DNS box is the following:

In the above dialog box, the following information is given: - State: the current DHCP state. The possible states are:

- selecting: searching a DHCP server (broadcast) - requesting: requesting an IP address from the DHCP server

which answered 'selecting' - bound: search has been successfully completed (IP address has

been set) - free: DHCP protocol is not enabled or DHCP protocol failed - renewing: renewing the leased IP address to the DHCP server

which answered 'selecting' - rebinding: renewing the leased IP address to any DHCP server

(broadcast) - DHCP Server: IP address of the DHCP server. - Lease Time (seconds): amount of time of the leased IP address. For

BOOTP protocol, the value is 'infinity'. - Remaining Lease: remaining time before lease expires. For BOOTP

protocol, the value is 'infinity'.

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- Update Type: information about the DNS server update when updated by the terminal. Main values are:

- None: no update - Direct / Reverse: both types are done by the terminal. - Direct / Reverse (by DHCP): direct update done by the terminal

and reverse update done by the DHCP server - Status: the possible update values are:

- None: no update (not requested) - Done: update succeeded - Failed: update failed - Pending: update in progress - Dhcp: update done by the DHCP server (the terminal had been

informed to forgive the update)

c) Statistic

The statistics box is the following:

Correct Frames: "Output" and "Input" are the number of correct frames (transmitted and received)

Errors: this section gives the type and the number of errors. No errors should be shown in a good working environment/healthy network.

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4.3.2 - Wireless Interface

a) State

The following information is displayed when selecting the [Configuration]-[Network]-[Wireless Interface]-[State] menu:

Note: this box information is automatically updated every 5 seconds. To force an update use the [REFRESH] button.

When the wireless interface is connected, the 802.11 information available is: - BSSID: access point MAC address. - Link: protocol and current speed. - Signal power (reception) - Channel: channel number and frequency

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b) DHCP/DNS

The DHCP/DNS box is similar than Ethernet one.

c) Statistic

The statistics box is the following:

4.4 - USB STATISTICS

The [Diagnostics]-[USB] menu lists the connected USB devices. For example

For each line the number is the USB physical port number. The associated label is given by the USB product itself.

If the USB product is supported, more information can obtained by pressing <Enter>. If a beep is sounded the product is not supported.

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